The Red Way

Japan's J1 League Matchweek 9 delivered major results: Kashiwa Reysol won a six-goal thriller to move top of the table, Kashima Antlers returned to winning ways, FC Tokyo beat Urawa Red Diamonds for a fourth straight win, and Machida Zelvia defeated Kyoto Sanga thanks to an Akimoto goal. Attention now turns to Kawasaki Frontale versus Nagoya Grampus and upcoming fixtures, with fans and tipsters debating lineups and form.